Here is a roundup of the biggest decisions that have been made by the local councils in the last month.

And for more local planning decisions, keep an eye out for our weekly updates published every weekend.

Warwick Town Council

It's exciting news for Warwick's Christmas decorations, with the curtain of light set to return this year after a generous donation.

Warwick District Council

South Warwickshire locals are set to be kept waiting for details on the next stage of a major planning document which will determine where up to 35,000 new houses will be built in the region.

Warwickshire County Council's quest to lead the transition to one big council is being opposed in town halls across the patch.

Secure cycle parking is now available at Warwick Racecourse following the installation of two 'toast-rack' cycle stands, providing space for up to 20 bikes.

Cycle racks have been installed at Warwick Racecourse (image supplied)

Warwick District Council has secured £2.42m from the Government's Warm Homes Plan to help households save money on their energy bills and deliver cleaner heat to their homes.

The former Warwick District Council headquarters in Leamington Spa has now been completely demolished.

Work to create a new public park which will link the Leamington Spa and Warwick is now underway.

Warwickshire County Council

Warwickshire County Council's leader has called for Union flags and St George's flags to be temporarily removed this Christmas to make way for festive decorations.

Residents will soon be able to visit the county's Household Waste Recycling Centres without needing to book in advance.

WCC reports that it is finally making headway with its staff sickness troubles – but stubbornly-high stress and mental health absences continue to rise.

Residents are being given the chance to have their say on possible changes to free transport to school in the county.

Cllr George Finch has been accused of ducking difficult questions over his "crazy ideas" to reduce spending on home-to-school transport.

He has been accused by the education secretary of "taking our children back to the Victorian era" with his bid to change walking distances to local schools.

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